As we discussed in our blog post 10 Steps to a More Sustainable Diet, the simple action of purchasing food that’s grown or produced nearby can help you cut down on the average 1,500 miles food travels from farm to fork, which means you’ll also help reduce the amount [...]
Energy storage is a term that has been used quite a lot in recent years, especially this past year. And while you may be familiar with the concept of storing energy, you might not quite understand how the process works. In this post, we’ll dive into explaining what exactly [...]
In today’s modern society, transporting food long distances easily allows us to consume pretty much whatever produce we want year-round, like fresh berries in January, for example. In fact, more than half the fruit and almost one-third of the vegetables bought in the U.S. are imported. Furthermore, most of [...]
What Is a Nutrient Cycle? Nutrient cycling is undoubtedly one of the most important occurrences in an ecosystem. But why? There are certain elements that are essential to life and must be recycled in order for any of us (and any living organism for that matter) to exist, including [...]
For many people, the first images that come to mind when thinking of the Fourth of July are of outdoor fun, sunshine, backyard barbecues, and of course, fireworks. While we might all love the bright, colorful displays that light up the sky in celebration of America’s Independence Day each [...]
Nothing says summer and relaxation quite like the thought of lounging by a swimming pool. While we certainly don’t want to spoil the fun before it even begins by bringing up the environmental impact of pools, it is something you should consider when caring for yours. Not only do [...]
Best Reusable Water Bottles for Hiking Season Every second, Americans consume 1,500 plastic water bottles. If you haven’t managed to ditch those single-use plastic bottles for good, hiking season is the perfect opportunity for you to do so—once and for all. Not only are disposable water bottles harmful to [...]
Food Waste: The Problem Americans waste a lot of food. Roughly 133 billion pounds a year to be precise, which is about one-third of all the food produced in the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, if we piled up all the food that's not eaten throughout a [...]
From cell phones, tablets, and laptops to power tools, children’s toys, and even wheelchairs, batteries are used to power all types of portable devices. Batteries come in two basic types: Rechargeable Batteries, which power devices such as tablets, digital cameras, cell phones, and cordless power tools and can be [...]
As a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, people all over the world are staying home, quarantining, and practicing social distancing as an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. While shelter-in-place orders might be removed soon, it is likely that many people will still be advised to socially [...]
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